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June 28, 2004 --- Week 185

Work on Water System to Disrupt Traffic

As mentioned in our June 14th edition, there will be some traffic delays for some of us during the summer, due to the Truro Water Utility being expanded into Bible Hill. NSAC and the contractor will be communicating daily so everyone is well aware of the construction schedule, possible disruptions and any schedule changes. The construction crew typically works 7:00am to 7:00pm but typically wraps up mid-afternoon on Fridays when possible. The roads affected will be Main Street and Vimy Road (both under construction now), College Road, a portion of Pictou Road and a few of the side streets between Pictou and College. Work on College and Vimy Roads (to the intersection of College and Vimy) is scheduled to be complete July 9. The work on College Road will involve tearing up the middle of the lane. It will be driveable but will remain graveled until the water system is running and has been tested. We can expect traffic delays, although the maximum they are able to keep traffic delayed in one direction is 10 minutes. Project managers suggest planning for a 10-minute delay on the way to and from NSAC. Access to parking and NSAC roadways will be interrupted for as short a time as possible. Details will follow. Project managers will be limiting traffic on College Road to 'local traffic' as much as possible. Please consider yourselves 'local traffic'. More soon! Feel free to send along specific questions.

Kids on the Hill Camps

Bible Hill Recreation, Scotia Pool , and NSAC Athletics are working together to offer the young people of Bible Hill an opportunity for summer fun in a learning environment. Activities include, but are not limited to, photography and scrapbooking, CSI, animal care, sports, crafts, swimming, lots of other fun games, and field trips. These exciting camps run for seven weeks starting July 5, with a new theme weekly. "Kids" can register for one or multiple weeks. Presently all weeks, except week 5, have a few spots still open. The camp opens at 8 am daily with pick-up by 5 pm. For more information call Scotia Pool - 893-6364 or the Kids Camp Hotline at 893-2621.

From left to right: Dennis Angevine (Bible Hill Rec); Jaya Fahey (NSAC Athletics); Michelle
Kennedy (Scotia Pool); Amanda Bent (NSAC Athletics)

National Cont-Ed Association Welcomes Sarah Macdonald

Sarah Macdonald, Manager of Continuing Education at NSAC, has been appointed to the National Executive of the Canadian Association of University Continuing Education (CAUCE) as the representative for the Atlantic Region. CAUCE is a professional association of deans, directors, senior administrative personnel and practitioners who work in university continuing education in Canada. Sarah is very excited with the news as it is a great opportunity to raise NSAC’s profile in Canadian continuing education. In addition to being able to exchange information and ideas with her peers, Sarah looks forward to contributing to CAUCE’s mission of extending the scope and quality of educational opportunities available to adults at Canadian universities. Congratulations, Sarah!

Open House Coming Soon!

What's not to love about Open House 2004? July 29th is shaping up to be a great day full of learning and excitement. Touch tanks, interactive tours, fun-filled activities and displays will colour our campus landscape as we share the sheer level of science and innovation we practice here at NSAC. Our theme 'Come and be touched by science' will attract community members, young people, and movers and shakers in science and technology. Don't miss out on this important opportunity to raise our stakeholders' awareness of the amazing work we do here! Opportunities spring from awareness so why not jump onboard, have some fun, and help NSAC raise its profile! And, while we are expanding others' minds, we can expand our own bellies with a staff BBQ at the end of the day. The staff BBQ begins at 4:00 behind Jenkins and runs until 6:00. What a great way to unwind after a day of showing our wares! More on Open House soon!

Agrifest to be August Highlight

This outdoor celebration of innovations in food production is scheduled for August 5-8 at Lyndhurst Farms in Canning. There are more than 200 exhibitors, including NSAC, and they will all be tempting visitors with a range of displays, activities and goodies. Want a preview? There are displays on Edible Landscapes, SlowFood, Creating Sizzle at Retail with Pete Luckett, Making your Own Herbal Remedies, Container Gardening and more! For a more detailed schedule that is changing everyday, visit the latest newsletter at http://www.agrifest.com/newsletter/agrifest%20newsletter9.html.

West Nile

Buzzzzzzzz. Yes, it is West Nile Virus season again and we need to watch out. Although the virus tends to produce mild to no symptoms, severe cases do occur so it is important to take precautions against bites. Stagnant water is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes so take care to get rid of standing water in your yard. When going outdoors, guard against bites by wearing bug spray, long sleeved shirts, pants and a hat. For more information about West Nile preventives, symptoms and updates visit http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/opmoh/wnile.htm